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Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that’s created a purpose-built robotaxi to give the world a better way to ride.
The Role
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for charging infrastructure needed for Zoox's fleet of robotaxis, including supplier selection and contract negotiations.
Summary Generated by Built In
In this role, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies for the equipment and services needed to support Zoox’s fleet of robotaxis. This includes identifying and vetting suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing vendor relationships for components like EV chargers and maintenance services. This role is critical to Zoox’s fleet scaling goals, ensuring the company can build out a cost-effective, reliable, and scalable charging infrastructure to support our fleet of robotaxis.
In this role, you will:
- Identify and partner with charging providers: Negotiate contracts and manage partnerships with charging providers
- Conduct partner, industry, and market research to develop a charging infrastructure partnership strategy
- Identify and evaluate potential charging sites in collaboration with key internal stakeholders
- Drive cost transparency and build total cost of ownership models to support partnership decisions
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with key charging infrastructure partners as the lead point of contact for all commercial issues
- Manage internal stakeholders with respect to partner selection and management
- Cross-functional collaboration with internal teams, including operations, legal, and engineering, to ensure that sourcing strategies align with Zoox’s Roadmap
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or Bachelors in business/engineering or equivalent
- At least 7 years of experience in developing and/or deploying charging infrastructure projects
- Experience in Strategic Sourcing or Partnership Management
- Experience managing and engaging with EVSE suppliers or charging site development providers
- Experience with high-powered charging equipment projects and installations
Bonus Qualifications:
- Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise, and problem-solve
- Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders
- Organizational skills to manage and track transactional details
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
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If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
Top Skills
Ev Charging Equipment
Strategic Sourcing
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The Company
What We Do
Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that was founded to provide a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road. To achieve that goal, the company has spent the past 10 years creating a purpose-built robotaxi that gives the world a better way to ride.
Why Work With Us
At Zoox, we are working to solve one of the greatest technological challenges of our generation.
From the beginning, we have been focused on our goal of reimagining transportation from the ground up. We are a mission-driven community of innovators working together to create a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road.
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